- A strong passion for and commitment to Scope’s vision, mission, and values.
- High personal and professional integrity.
- Proven senior financial leadership experience, supported by accountancy qualifications and a sound understanding of charity financial management practices.
- Strategic financial and business acumen, with the ability to take a broad, long-term view of financial planning and strategy.
- Experience as an executive or non-executive of leading through organisational change and transformation.
- A collaborative and constructive approach to governance, working effectively with fellow Board members and staff.
- Knowledge of relevant aspects of Company and Charity Law, along with awareness of current trends in charity or corporate governance.
- Previous experience in a senior finance leadership role in an executive or non-executive capacity.
- Excellent communication skills, particularly the ability to convey financial information clearly to non-specialist audiences.
- A willingness to contribute to wider Board discussions beyond the financial scope of the role.
Terms of Appointment
- As Treasurer of the Board, you are generally expected to attend all scheduled meetings, including four hybrid Board meetings and an in person away day, four virtual Finance Committee meetings, four virtual meetings of a second Committee, and occasional strategic sessions or events—amounting to approximately 15–20 days per year, including preparation and committee work.
- The role includes being accessible to the Executive Team and Board of Trustees when required, and there will be regular meetings with the CFO around the preparation for the Board or Finance Committee.
- Between meetings, there will be ad hoc papers for approval and occasional working groups established by the Board to examine relevant issues, time for reading and considering Board papers, and discussions with relevant colleagues.
- Trustees are appointed subject to approval by the Board and the charity’s governing documents.
- Trustees serve for 3 years, with the possibility to renew for another 3 years after their first term following a review of performance, a consideration of the balance of skills and expertise needed on the Board at that time and of course whether you, as a Trustee, feel you are fulfilling the role you set out to achieve.